Whose Feet Are These?
Whose? Animal Series
What’s inside...
This wacky collection features the feet of 14 creatures. Children can guess whose feet they see before turning the page to discover a photograph of the complete animal, along with amazing facts. 14 color photos. About the Whose? Animals series: Author and photographer Wayne Lynch reveals the world of wild animals. Each creature is introduced by showing a photo highlighting one feature and some clues. Then the complete animal is pictured along with more facts.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
30 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes each animal's feet special? How do they use them?
Can you guess whose feet they are before turning the page? Why do you think that?
How do you think the animals feel in their environments? Can you describe it?
If you had to choose, which animal’s feet would you like to have for a day and why?
How do different feet help the animals survive and thrive in their habitats?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before turning each page, pause and ask your child to guess whose feet are shown, boosting their predictive and reasoning skills.
Discuss the importance of different physical features and how they help animals adapt to their surroundings.
Use expressive sounds and motions to mimic how the animals might move, making the reading experience fun and dynamic.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite animal from the book and discuss why they chose it.
Relate the animals’ characteristics to your child’s experiences, such as comparing the soft grass that a deer might walk on to the feeling of walking on a carpet or grass at home.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: In 'Whose Feet Are These?' children are presented with different sets of animal feet and are prompted to guess which animal they belong to, enhancing their problem-solving capabilities.
Real-World Application: Children can use similar guessing and deductive reasoning skills in real-world scenarios, like figuring out solutions to puzzles or understanding which pieces fit together in a game.
Example Lesson: Animal Recognition
Explanation: The book showcases various animal feet, teaching children to identify different animals based on unique features.
Real-World Application: This knowledge helps children to better understand and appreciate biodiversity during nature walks or trips to the zoo.
Example Lesson: Observation Skills
Explanation: By observing small differences in the feet of different animals, children develop keen observation skills.
Real-World Application: Enhanced observation skills can be beneficial in academic settings, such as noticing patterns or details in images, texts, or experiments.
Example Lesson: Memory Enhancement
Explanation: Remembering which feet belong to which animal as the book progresses helps in enhancing memory.
Real-World Application: Improved memory aids in learning and recalling information more effectively in school or in daily activities.